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Amwoga Khalwale What Is Combustion/Burning? Combustion is the scientific word for burning. In a combustion reaction, a substance reacts with oxygen from the air and transfers energy to the surrounding. Combustion releases a large amount of energy in a single step and most of it changes into heat and some at times into light, raising the temperature … Read more
In evolutionary science, classification of living organisms is critical in understanding life’s history of group of organisms. For a very long time, scientists and researchers have tried in very many ways to represent these complex relationships in a visually informative manner and in all their trials, two methods have always emerged as the best . … Read more
What Is A Light Microscope? Microscopes are very important tools for scientists; they are used in microbiology, material science, mineralogy and medicine. A light microscope can simply be defined as, an instrument that uses visible light and magnifying lenses to examine small objects not visible to the naked eye or in finer detail than the … Read more
What Is Hydraulic Motor? Hydraulic motors are rotary actuators that convert hydraulic or fluid energy into mechanical power. Hydraulic motors provide the force and supply the motion to move an external load. There are two common types of hydraulic motors: Vane and gear motors Piston and plunger motors In addition, several other varieties exist that … Read more
What Is Imbibition? Imbibition is the process of adsorption of water by substances without forming a solution. The swelling of soaked seeds, the swelling of a wooden door during rains, germination of seeds, and absorption of water by roots are some of the examples of imbibition. Imbibition is the initial step in seed germination, If … Read more
An inotrope is agent that alters the force or energy of muscular contractions. There are two categories of inotrope that is negatively inotropic agents and positively inotropic agents. Positively inotropic agents such as dopamine, Epinephrine, Isoproterenol, Amiodarone, etc. increase the strength of muscular contraction while negatively inotropic agents such as labetol and propanolol weakens the … Read more
What Is Osmotic Potential? Osmosis takes place across water potential gradient i.e water moves from a region of high water potential to a region of low water potential. Water potential is the measure of concentration of free water molecules (the ones that are free to move) in other words, the potential energy. Water potential of … Read more
What is Spirituality? Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves, and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. As such, it is a universal human experience—something that touches us all. People may describe a spiritual experience assacredortranscendentor … Read more
Horsepower and torque are the most common terms used to define an engine’s performance but not many people know the exact role they play. Though some people can comprehend the general premises of horsepower and torque, their definitions, their history, their applications, the mathematical equations used to find their values, and how and why manufacturers … Read more
A Multimeter also referred to as Multitester, is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical voltage can measure voltage, current and resistance. There are two types of Multimeters that is Digital Multimeter and Analog Multimeter. What Is A Digital Multimeter? A digital Multimeter is a test tool used … Read more